Chinese Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Chinese Chicken Salad
Description
Chinese Chicken Salad features a fresh blend of shredded Napa and purple cabbage, romaine lettuce, green onions, and carrot, combined with cooked shredded chicken for protein. The dressing is a harmonious mix of rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, neutral oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, lending a bright, slightly sweet, and savory flavor that complements the crisp vegetables.
The salad’s texture is enhanced by crunchy garnishes like toasted sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips or noodles, and salted cashews or peanuts, creating a contrast with the tender chicken and shredded greens. Mandarin orange segments add a subtle citrusy sweetness and freshness to complete the dish.
This salad is best served immediately after tossing with the dressing to maintain the crispness of the vegetables. It works well as a main course salad or a side dish, offering vibrant flavors and textures without requiring cooking beyond preparing the chicken and dressing.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
- 2 cups purple cabbage (shredded (or sub Napa cabbage))
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 4 green onions (white and green parts, thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 3 cups cooked (shredded chicken)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar (or rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar)
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce light
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil any neutral oil (peanut, light olive oil, vegetable oil, generic cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced, fresh
Garnish
- sesame seeds (1-2 tbsp)
- wonton strips ¼ - ½ cup, or crispy noodles
- cashews ¼ - ½ cup, salted, or peanuts
- mandarin orange drained from 1 can, about 1 - 2 cups
Instructions
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside in the fridge for the flavours to develop while you prepare the salad ingredients.
- Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss to fully coat the salad.
- Top with garnishes and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 6785IU | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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